Stone Tower Walk Jun, 20

Greenbelt and Friends of Lynn Woods invite you to explore this beautiful forest. We will walk to the Stone Tower and enjoy the view from the top.

WHERE: Lynn Woods, Lynn, MA
Parking location: The end of Pennybrook Road, Lynn.

WHEN: Thursday, June 20, 9:30-11:30 am (or longer, if you choose)

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Please note, this hike is hilly and may be strenuous for some. Please bring a bottle of water with you on the hike. You may wish to bring trekking poles.

Keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Click here for the forecast.

If time and weather allow, we will descend into Dungeon Rock. The steps can be slippery and you WILL need a flashlight to go in. Please only go in if you are sure of your footing.

Also if time allows, we will climb the stone tower. The total distance of this hike is approximately 3.2 miles. 

If you need to be back to your car by exactly 11:30 am, please inform one of the hike leaders in advance so we can arrange for a faster group to skip the attractions and get you back to the parking lot at 11:30. If you choose to stay and enter both the attractions, you may arrive back at the parking lot after 11:30. Please plan accordingly.

Rafton Reservation Hike Jun, 23

Greenbelt and the Andover Village Improvement Society invite you on a partner hike to help celebrate AVIS's 125 Anniversary in land conservation. 

Rafton Reservation is one of the jewels of Andover's open space. Local expert Jeff Lafountain will be leading the hike and will give us a bit of history of the reservation and interesting tidbits about the area.

WHERE: Rafton Reservation, Andover
Parking location TBA

WHEN: Sunday, June 23, 1:00-3:00 pm

Great Marsh Natural History Cruise Jun, 26

Observe nesting Osprey and other wildlife with Greenbelt's Dave Rimmer, Land Stewardship Director.

WHERE: Essex River Cruises, 35 Dodge St., Essex

WHEN: Wed., June 26
Arrive and board: 6:15 pm
Depart: promptly at 6:30 pm 
Return to the dock: 8:30 pm

Click RSVP and then Register to join the waitlist!

The special member code to access the event should be in your mailbox or email!

If you'd like to become a member, or check your membership status, give Alexandra a call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10. 

Pingree Run for the Hills Trail Run Jul, 13

The race course winds through the beautiful wooded hills behind Pingree School. Register online or by mail. Both distances are part of the North Shore Trail Series.

Register by June 19 to guarantee your race shirt.

WHERE: Behind the Pingree School, 537 Highland Street, South Hamilton

WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 9:00 am start

Packet pick-up: Friday, July 12, 10:00-7:00 at New England Running Company, 43 Enon St., Beverly

Race-day registration: Saturday, July 13, 7:30-8:45 am behind the Pingree School, 537 Highland Street, South Hamilton

Powwow River Paddle Jul, 18

See Amesbury and its inspiring hills and valleys from a new perspective - from the water! FREE. Partner event, Y Connections Hiking Club.

WHERE: Lake Gardner, Amesbury
WHEN: Thursday, July 18, 2019. 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Spicket River Greenway Walk Jul, 28

Revel in the green cooridor of Lawrence, and learn about how it was created.  Monthly Walk and Partner event with Groundwork Lawrence. FREE.

WHERE: Groundwork Lawrence, Lawrence
WHEN: Sunday, July 28, 2019. 1:00 - 3:00 pm. 

Family Nature Series - Discover the Salt Marsh Aug, 03

Discover the ecosystem of the Salt Marsh! Wear your muck boots to tromp through the marsh grass to meet insects, fish, horseshoe crabs, algae, and all sorts of marshland birds like herrons and maybe an osprey.

WHEN: Saturday, August 3, 4:00-6:00pm

WHERE: Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Rowley

FREE

Quarry Walk in Dogtown Aug, 15

Explore the area encompassing a number of old quarries within Dogtown in Rockport. Partner Event, Y Connections Hiking Club. FREE.

WHERE: Dogtown, Rockport
WHEN: Thursday, August 15, 2019. 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Member Event - Farm Walk & Family Fun Aug, 18

At this members-only event, join the farmers at Alprilla Farm for an exciting tour, then stick around for a fun family activity.

WHERE: Alprilla Farm, Essex

WHEN: Sunday, August 18, 10:00am-noon

FREE; Members only.

Look in your mailbox or your email for your member event code, required to access the event.

To become a member, or to check your membership status, give Alexandra a call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

Photo: Jerry Monkman/ecophotography.com

Beverly Commons Trail Run Aug, 24

Part of the 2019 North Shore Trail Series, this challenging trail run winds through Beverly Commons Conservation Area in Beverly, MA. You'll run along bog bridges, down beautiful, twisting single-track trail, along old carriage roads, and up and over rocky outcroppings. Join the fun for 3.5 miles or two loops for 7 miles total. Register by July 26 to guarantee your Greenbelt gear. Regoister online or by mail.

$30 registration fee / $25 reg fee for Greenbelt members

WHERE: Beverly Commons Conservation Area, Greenwood Ave, Beverly. 

Parking will be at the Glen Urquhart School lot on Greenwood Ave., Beverly

WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 9:00 am start

Packet pick-up: Friday, August 23, 10:00-7:00 at New England Running Company, 43 Enon St., Beverly

Day-of registration: 7:30-8:45 am, Saturday, August 24.

The Stories Trees Can Tell Aug, 25

Learn to identify a variety of local trees from former state ecologist,Tim Simmons.  FREE.  Monthly Walk.

WHERE: Tompson Street Reservation, Gloucester
WHEN: Sunday, August 25, 2019. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Star Party Sep, 03

Join Greenbelt and local astronomers to observe and learn about the night sky. FREE. Partner Event with North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club. 

WHERE: Donovan Reservation/Sagamore Hill Conservation Area, Hamilton

WHEN: Tuesday, September 3, 2019. 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm. 

Water Land and Sky Sep, 12

Observe a fish ladder, hike through rolling meadows, and bask in expansive views. Partner Event, Y Connections Hiking Club. FREE. 

WHERE: Willowdale Mill and Bradley Palmer, Hamilton
WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 2019. 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Tour de Greenbelt - Cycle for Land Conservation Sep, 21

Enjoy spectacular scenery, on-road support, and finish-line festivities! Pass more than 50 properties conserved by Greenbelt. Registration includes jersey, BBQ, and live music. Various registration fees, including special fundraising rate. Learn more.

WHERE: Cox Reservation, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex

WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019. 9 am start.

Member Event - Full Moon Hike Oct, 12

Venture onto the trails for a peaceful moonlit hike with friends, then meet up with the whole group at Brewery Silvaticus.

WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 6:30-7:30 pm hike, 7:45-? brews

WHERE: Whittier Hill Reservation, Amesbury
Then, Brewery Silvaticus (downtown Amesbury)

Hike is Free; Don't forget your ID for the brewery

Look for your member-only events code in your email or mailbox! If you would like to become a member (or have questions about your membership status), give Alexandra a call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

You can also become a member by visiting https://ecga.org/Membership

*Photo: Jerry Monkman/ecophotography.com

Chebacco Woods Walk Oct, 17

Discover this local treasure while enjoying the autumn scenery. Partner Event, Y Connections Hiking Club. FREE.

WHERE: Chebacco Woods, Hamilton/Wenham

WHEN:Thursday, October 17, 2019. 9:30 am - 11:30 am. 

Marsh and Island Tour Oct, 27

Tide pool, marsh and island tour - explore tide pools and observe marsh birds with Mass Audubon's Robert Buchsbaum. FREE. Monthly Walk.

WHERE: Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary & Sawyer's Island, Rowley

WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2019. 1:00 - 3:00 pm. 

Forest Frolic Nov, 21

Hike among the pines and ferns that fill the forest surrounding the Skug River. FREE. Partner Event, Y Connections Hiking Club, in conjunction with Andover Village Improvement Society. 

WHERE: Skug River Reservation, Andover
WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 2019. 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Waldingfield Walk Nov, 24

Uncover local history as we explore the life and lands of Julia Bird. FREE. Monthy Walk. 

WHERE: Julia Bird Reservation, Ipswich
WHEN: Sunday, November 24, 2019. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

Peaceful Fields Walk Dec, 19

Greenbelt's own Chris LaPointe guides this peaceful walk with a spectacular view. FREE. Partner Event, Y Connections Hiking Club. 

WHERE: Donovan Reservation/Sagamore Hill Conservation Area, Hamilton

WHEN: Thursday, December 19, 2019. 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Mutt Strut Dec, 29

Back by popular demand! Whether on four paws or two feet, this hike is fun for all participants. FREE. Monthly Walk.

WHERE: Tompson Street Reservation, Gloucester
WHEN: Sunday, December 29, 2019. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.